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How to get fromChico to Arcataby train, bus, car or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Arcata by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from RABA Transit Center to Hwy 3 Mini Martbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to Willow Creek @ Hwy 299 & 96bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 11m
    $40–66

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from RABA Transit Center to Hwy 3 Mini Martbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to Willow Creek @ Hwy 299 & 96bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 18m
    $21–105

  3. Drive 208.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chico to Arcatacar car 208.8 mi
    4h 33m
    $39–55

  4. Bus via Chico Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from Chico Transit Center to Yuba Street at Railroad Tracksbus bus 99X
    2. Take the bus from RABA Transit Center to Hwy 3 Mini Martbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to Willow Creek @ Hwy 299 & 96bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 23m
    $21–30

Chico to Arcata by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chico Amtrak to Arcata Transit Center via RABA Transit Center, Hwy 3 Mini Mart, and Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek in around 8h 18m.

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